Jump to content
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts Fan Forum

53 Passing Attempts


Mr.Debonair

Recommended Posts

11 minutes ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

We can fix the running game next draft. We can spend a couple High Draft picks on Guards AND take a RB very late...yeah that's what we should do.....AGAIN. Lol

Nothing wrong with that even tho we were missing our 2 starting tackles and runningback....it's just week 1 calm down

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well lets face it this roster still has a lot of holes and thats not changing over one offseason. I hope we found with Nelson and Smith our solutions for the guard position and draft a talented tackle with one of our first picks nex year. OL is still a work in progress with Ballard ignoring to spend money on some quality free agents.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 hours ago, Aluckiswolverine said:

I think our guard situation is fixed. Smith will beat out Slauson and start this year. LT and RT are another problem.  

 

We're ok at LT with Castonzo.  Right tackle will need to be fixed.

 

Makes sense to me to draft a tackle high, let him break in at RT and then when Castonzo slows down it's an option to move him to LT.  Or he could even potentially beat out Castonzo in year 2 and we can flip them.

 

 

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I said it in another thread but I’ll mention it again. The running game we have is not going to cut it. I’m not sure if the returns of Mack and Castonzo are going to completely resolve those issues, but we’ll have to wait and see. If not we’ve got to start scouting Jonathan Taylor and AJ Dillon.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

IMO the absence of both starting tackles is forcing Reich to go with a quick passing game in the dink and dunk mold - it accomplishes several things - they are usually high percentage passes, which keeps the drives going and generally on pace, it alleviates the pass-protection issues because it doesn't require the OLine to hold in protection for too long, and it doesn't rely on the run game which is hurt by not having one of the best run blocking OTs in the league in Castonzo. Good is pretty good at it too. It also gives Luck time to gradually get into the groove and pace of the NFL rather than asking him to throw bombs from the very start with a shaky line. I'm generally OK with this approach until we can get the injured guys back and get them integrated and adjusted to their new teammates. I think on the whole this is a very reasonable strategy but I don't expect it to keep going like that if the O-line is healthy and able to be better in pass-protection.  

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Normally I am 100% in disagreement with taking a RB in the 1st round. I would MAYBE consider it within the 2nd round. However, looking at some of these 1st round running backs, most have made a huge impact for their team right away. If we have another 8 win season or something, maybe look into our options. However, it always revolves back to the main issue, protecting Andrew Luck or finding a monster on defense.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What's messed up is that most considered us to be pretty far away from being a playoff contender.  I know that with a healthy Andrew Luck we are ALWAYS a contender.  He's proven that already in his short career.  That being said, a weapon like LeVeon Bell would have been perfect yesterday.  I'm not advocating to trade for the guy unless the Steelers would do it for a 5th or 6th but I'd surely be investigating signing him next offseason. 

 

It would have been nice to have that "Bell" (pun intended) cow back to offset Mixon.  And I'm not knocking our young rookies, they put forth great effort and are learning on the job but I imagine that Bell would have turned some of those catches out the backfield into BIG gainers.  Be interesting to see what Mack can do if he catches one in space with only 1 defender to beat?  His speed would have made a huge difference too.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

And so much for easing Luck back into the saddle...  53 pass attempts...  Wow.  Like someone said upthread, that's not a consistent recipe for success but it's good to know that Luck can handle the load.  Also, it sure helps that it was a much quicker passing attack.  53 attempts under the old regime and Luck would have been battered from pillar to post.  But let's give Frank some time.

 

He's still learning which pieces are most effective and in what situation.  TY and Doyle got the most targets but I'd like to see it more balanced with Rogers & Ebron getting more looks because soon teams will take TY away and they're gonna find that we'll be more than capable and willing to kill em with all our other weapons...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

21 hours ago, Mr.Debonair said:

That is not the recipe to continue the season with. Running game needs to improve Big time. If we have to do that all year, we will be in even more trouble.

 

This is THE recipe to help the running game. Cca 20 of those 50+ passes were essentially run plays, except the ball was not handed over but lobbed/passed a few yards.

 

This is how the Patriots play. This is actually, state of the art, modern offense, I love it. One week you see the QB pass it 55 times, next week - when the opponent game plans for these plays - you run it 40 times down to their throat and pass only 25 times. It needs a good QB, because many of these plays have to be called at the LOS. That is why Brady is sooo freaking effective in it. But Luck has the smarts and all the talents to be as good as any QB. 

 

Honestly, I had my own doubts regarding Reich's promised offense. Not the scheme - it's fine -, but whether he will be as good running it as I / we hoped. Yesterday most of my doubts disappeared. Of course this was only one game. We have to wait until opponents will have enough tape on the Colts, a little doubt remained there, until I see Reich being able to handle opposing game plans. But I am more optimistic about him and this offense than I ever was since he signed his deal in february. This offense will be fine. 

 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Valpo2004 said:

 

We're ok at LT with Castonzo.  Right tackle will need to be fixed.

 

Makes sense to me to draft a tackle high, let him break in at RT and then when Castonzo slows down it's an option to move him to LT.  Or he could even potentially beat out Castonzo in year 2 and we can flip them.

 

 

I’d say the RT spot needs to come from FA next season. I think the offensive side is that close to being complete next year although I will respect others opinion on the need for a high quality 2nd wr, even if I think Cain can be that guy and Fountain can be the 4th wr or maybe even #3 with this coming offseason. 

 

The defense has a bit more work to go though. If this team can’t get a more consistent pass rush, I don’t care if we have 3 Dion Sanders in his prime, we have to generate more sacks and more consistent pressure when it’s 3rd and 10+. Hard to evaluate the defense because it’s a new scheme and so many new players to mesh together so we just have to patient and see what develops over the season. The draft and free agency will plot itself out over time. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 9/9/2018 at 4:26 PM, Mr.Debonair said:

That is not the recipe to continue the season with. Running game needs to improve Big time. If we have to do that all year, we will be in even more trouble.

Where I agree with you, you also have to take what the defense gives you and go with what's working.  In this case, it was the short passing game miss matches our backs were providing. I don't doubt for a second Coach R would agree with you in theory. It was nice to see an effective short passing game we've all been pining for for years!  Remember too, Cincy has one of the best defensive fronts in football.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Topics

  • Posts

    • If there are no more injuries then it's probably going to be Harrison, Cross, and Blackmon.
    • Hey Smonroe good to see you again,   Buckle up for the wildest ride of the Colts' training camp this year. So get this: Anthony Richardson, our once-heralded franchise quarterback hopeful, has taken a detour from throwing touchdowns to chasing them as a defensive end. Yeah, I'm serious. It's like watching a superhero trade in his cape for a pair of cleats.   Remember when Richardson was supposed to be the next Manning or Luck? Now he's out there, trading playbook pages for defensive schemes and praying his raw athleticism can translate to sacking quarterbacks instead of being one. Life comes at you fast, folks. I'm on the sidelines, and Richardson looks like he's still wondering if someone's pranking him. Meanwhile, Laitu Latu, the defensive behemoth, is showing him the ropes with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop. "Come on, Richardson, channel that quarterback precision into tackling!" Latu bellows, as if Richardson's secretly been holding back.   After practice, I catch Richardson in the locker room, staring at his battered playbook like it's the Rosetta Stone. The guy looks lost, but you gotta give him credit – he's trying to morph into a defensive beast under Latu's tutelage. Who knows, maybe he'll discover his inner J.J. Watt next.   Fast forward to game day, and the announcer's like, "And now, the moment you've all been waiting for: Anthony 'The Quarterback Turned Defensive Dynamo' Richardson!" The crowd's buzzing with curiosity, half-expecting him to call an audible and throw the first-ever defensive Hail Mary.   Surprisingly, Richardson doesn't completely embarrass himself. Sure, he's stumbling through reads and tackles like he's reading a foreign language, but he manages to make a few plays that even Latu would nod approvingly at. It's like watching a midlife crisis turn into a midgame surprise.   So here's to Anthony Richardson, the quarterback who found himself on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Who knows, maybe this season will be the comeback story to end all comeback stories. Or maybe we'll just get more memes than tackles. Either way, it's gonna be one heck of a ride.   Keep grinding, AKB
    • I'm not certain if we are bringing in another safety. Do you understand now?????? The other guy thought we would. I said I'm not certain 
    • Funny. I created a thread a while back that completely discredits this notion that he’s a running back…    He’s a pocket passer. Who runs on designed calls. Check the tape. 
    • All funny stuff @AKB and good fodder to stir up conversations during this dead period.   AR at RB?  I don't want to be "that guy" but if he gets injured every time someone touches him, or he lands wrong... his career isn't going to last too long at RB.   Now, maybe at D End????
  • Members

    • John Waylon

      John Waylon 5,271

      Senior Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • jvan1973

      jvan1973 11,066

      Senior Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • rock8591

      rock8591 858

      Senior Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • bellevuecolt

      bellevuecolt 0

      Rookie
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • G8R

      G8R 57

      New Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • krunk

      krunk 8,431

      Senior Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • AKB

      AKB 5,272

      Senior Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • Fluke_33

      Fluke_33 5,095

      Senior Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • Coltsfan1953

      Coltsfan1953 201

      Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
    • Gyworks

      Gyworks 13

      Member
      Joined:
      Last active:
×
×
  • Create New...